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Columnist suggests to 'leave it at the door'
(Column ~ 01/27/13)
The story goes that a pastor was out in the fields one day visiting with a farm while he worked. This particular farmer had recently been through many difficulties, including a death in the family and financial problems. As they headed back to his home for dinner with his wife and children, the farmer stopped at the doorway and got quiet for a moment...
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Habitat for Humanity pleased with turnout
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/27/13)
To the Editor: Habitat for Humanity of Clay County had a wonderful turnout for the Jan. 17, informational meeting required for families who want to apply for the next home. The applications are due Feb. 5, 2013. We want to thank Mary Yelton and Clay Community Schools for use of the room at the LEAAP Center for our meeting...
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A suggestion regarding gun control
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/27/13)
To the Editor: An open letter to President Obama, Governor Pence and the citizens of Indiana: Just the other night, I heard an elected official, who had been an Indiana sheriff, being interviewed by a television news channel. This official was upset that the federal government was trying to regulate weapons sales and possession...
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Ways to improve Congress
(Column ~ 01/27/13)
A few weeks ago, the survey firm Public Policy Polling made headlines when it released a poll comparing Congress' standing to a variety of unloved things. Respondents did prefer our national legislature to the ebola virus, but otherwise the news was grim: Americans, the survey suggested, have a lower opinion of Congress than of head lice, Genghis Khan, used-car salesmen, and root canals...
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Three arrested after fight, crash
(State News ~ 01/27/13)
CLOVERDALE -- Three people were arrested on numerous charges following the report of an accident early Saturday morning. At approximately 1:30 a.m., Saturday, Indiana State Police officials and Putnam County emergency agencies responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident into a building at 54 S. Main St., Cloverdale...
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Cloverdale woman back in court
(State News ~ 01/27/13)
CLOVERDALE -- The case just keeps growing against the Cloverdale couple charged in connection with the confinement of one of their children to a cell-like room without access to basic needs. In Putnam Superior Court Friday, April Dawn Wilson-Witt, 31, was formally charged with intimidation (a class D felony) for allegedly making death threats against an Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) caseworker who had come to talk with her at the Putnam County Jail...
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Clay County Extension Board to meet
(Local News ~ 01/27/13)
The annual meeting of the Clay County Extension Board will take place Monday, Jan. 28, at the Clay County 4-H Fairgrounds. The event is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Extension Board President Jim Smith will preside over the meeting. Four people will need to be elected to serve on the Extension Board for a three-year term. Those running for election include Jackie Chastain, Nancy Hyatt, Dwight Ludwig, Martha Knox, Steve Stoelting and Sonya Weaver...
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Obituary Notices
(Obituary ~ 01/27/13)
Robert (Bob) Allan Hardman, 64, Spring Hill, Fla., passed away Jan. 9, 2013. Graveside services will take place Feb. 10, 2013, at 12:30 p.m., at Restlawn Cemetery. Following, a celebration of Bob's life will take place at the V.F.W. Helen J. Harlos, Lebanon, passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, of natural causes. Interment will follow at a later date. Cremation has been entrusted to Myers Mortuary, 1502 N. Lebanon St., Lebanon, Ind...
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Fannie Faye Martin
(Obituary ~ 01/27/13)
Fannie Faye Martin, 91, passed away Friday, Jan. 25, 2013, at Southwood Nursing Center, Terre Haute. A graveside service will take place at 1 p.m., Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at Clearview Cemetery, in Brazil. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Wabash Valley...
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Rosella 'Rose' June Stearley
(Obituary ~ 01/27/13)
Rosella "Rose" June Stearley, 72, Brazil, passed away Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, at home, following a brief battle with cancer. At her request, no services have been scheduled. Cremation was entrusted to Lawson-Miller Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Wabash Valley, 400 8th Ave., Terre Haute, Ind., 47804...
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Stanley Warren Smith
(Obituary ~ 01/27/13)
Stanley Warren Smith, 90, Terre Haute, passed away Jan. 25, 2013, at Regional Hospital. Services will take place Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, at 1 p.m., at French Funeral Home with visitation prior to service. A full obituary will appear in the Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2013, issue of The Brazil Times...
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Phillip 'Phil' J. Campbell
(Obituary ~ 01/27/13)
Phillip "Phil" J. Campbell, 68, passed away Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, at Regional Hospital, Terre Haute. He was born Aug. 26, 1944, in Brazil, to Harold and Matilda Campbell. Phil graduated in 1962 from Brazil High School and worked for more than 30 years at Jones Tool before retiring from Britt Tool...
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Carol Ann (Craig) Lewzader
(Obituary ~ 01/27/13)
Carol Ann (Craig) Lewzader, 68, Brazil, passed away Jan. 26, 2013, at Union Hospital, with her family by her side. She is survived by her husband of 40 years George Donald Lewzader, Brazil, daughter Misty Hayes and husband Jamie, Carbon, her beloved granddaughter Jensen Susanne Hayes, and her favorite dog Shamrock...
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Robert E. 'Bob,' 'Bones' Carter
(Obituary ~ 01/27/13)
Robert E. "Bob," "Bones" Carter, 80, Brazil, passed away Jan. 26, 2013, at 5:55 p.m., at St. Vincent Clay Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born April 27, 1932, in Clay County, the son of Earl and Elizabeth Raybold Carter. Bob graduated from Van Buren High School...
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Community Notes
(Community News ~ 01/27/13)
The following is a list of upcoming area events as provided to The Brazil Times: Meeting Set The next meeting for the Knights of Columbus will take place Jan. 28, with Rosary at 7:15 p.m., and the meeting at 7:30. All Knights are urged to attend to help finalize plans for commitment Sunday, which is Feb. 3, and to discuss the biscuit and gravy breakfast right after Mass Feb. 3...
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Jail Bookings
(Police Logs ~ 01/27/13)
Clay County Justice Center The following jail bookings took place at the Clay County Justice Center Jan. 25-Jan. 27: Awaiting Warrant Arraignment Bass, Megan, 27 Eslinger, Misty D., 33 Haviland, Eldon M., 39 Pierce, Brandon M., 22 Failure to Return Lawful Detention...
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Illinois Lottery
(State News ~ 01/27/13)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the Illinois Lottery: Friday Pick Three-Midday 1-7-0 Pick Three-Evening 6-0-5 Pick Four-Midday 0-0-5-9 Pick Four-Evening 7-2-4-2 My 3-Midday 7-0-9 My 3-Evening...
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Hoosier Lottery
(State News ~ 01/27/13)
INDIANAPOLIS -- Here are the winning numbers selected Friday and Saturday in the Hoosier Lottery: Friday Daily Three-Midday 1-5-1 Daily Three-Evening 8-7-9 Daily Four-Midday 2-9-2-7 Daily Four-Evening 9-9-5-8 Mix and Match 8-10-18-37-47 Cash 5 6-18-26-35-39...
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Craft Time At The Library!
(Local News ~ 01/27/13)
Children ages 8-older are invited to the Brazil Public Library Wednesday, Jan. 30, between the hours of 6-7 .m., to make a paint chip bookmark. The craft event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 448-1981.
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Ice Fishing Contest!
(Local News ~ 01/27/13)
Jack's Live Bait and Tackle will host its first 2013 Ice Fishing Contest. Those taking part are asked to bring their largest crappie or blue gill to the place of business. The winner will receive a prize. For further information, call 812-241-8389.
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New ISU coach to speak at meeting
(Local News ~ 01/27/13)
The Rotary Club of Brazil will host new Indiana State University football coach Mike Sanford for its February meeting. The meeting will take place Wednesday, Feb. 13, at the Renaissance Reception and Conference Center, 101 W. National Ave., Brazil. Sanford was hired in December to replace former coach Trent Miles, who left the Sycamores to become the head coach at Georgia State...
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Work Session
(Local News ~ 01/27/13)
Board wants public input from session The Clay Community Schools Board of Trustees will take another look at a balanced calendar proposal this week. The board has scheduled a work session, which will be open to the public, for Wednesday, at 6:30 p.m., at Clay Community Schools Administration Building, 1015 S. Forest Ave., Brazil...
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Girls' basketball sectional draws made Sunday evening
(High School Sports ~ 01/27/13)
Times Staff Report Sectional pairings were drawn Sunday evening for the 38th edition of the IHSAA State Tournament Series beginning next week. The Clay City Eels (6-12) will host Class A Sectional 57 as the defending two-time champions and draw Southwestern Indiana Athletic champ White River Valley (11-8) on Friday night beginning at 6 p.m. ...
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Clay City boys top White River Valley in SWIAC action
(High School Sports ~ 01/27/13)
Times Staff Report SWITZ CITY -- A night after dropping a tough conference game to North Daviess, the Eels owned the free throw line in gaining a 63-53 victory on the road against White River Valley. The Eels withstood a 27-point fourth quarter from the Wolverines after Clay City took a 42-26 lead after three quarters...
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Man receives May trial date
(Local News ~ 01/27/13)
A jury trial has been scheduled for a Brazil man who was arrested earlier this month on three counts of alleged child molestation. According to court documents, a pretrial conference in the matter has been scheduled for March 18, 2013, at 1:30 p.m., with a jury trial scheduled for 1:30 p.m., May 6, for Devin Trinajstick, 19, Brazil...
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Knights send five to regional
(High School Sports ~ 01/27/13)
By CAREY FOX Times Sports Editor The Northview Knights will be sending five wrestlers on to regional competition Saturday at Bloomington South led by senior Justin Sampson, who repeated as the 285-pound sectional champion on his home mat. As expected, the Panthers claimed their fifth consecutive team championship paced by seven individual champions at Northview High School. The Knights were third in the team scoring with Terre Haute South taking the second spot in the 10-team field...
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